Town 'n' Country, Florida

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Town 'n' Country, FL

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Town 'n' Country, FL: the local picture

1,182
residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)
12,382
residents 65 or older (14% of Town 'n' Country)
42%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hillsborough County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Town 'n' Country has about 1,182 residents aged 85 or older among 12,382 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Hillsborough County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Town 'n' Country residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Town 'n' Country compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figureTown 'n' CountryHillsborough CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older1.4%1.6%2.6%
Residents 65 or older14%15%21%
Residents 65+ with a disability42%35%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%24%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)15%14%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home57%31%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$55,423$55,570—

Older residents in towns around Town 'n' Country

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Westchase, FL3.7 mi3,773476
Citrus Park, FL4.3 mi4,422412
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL4.4 mi5,255778
Carrollwood, FL5.0 mi6,809843
Oldsmar, FL6.3 mi2,630207
Tampa, FL6.6 mi55,1925,590

Nursing homes near Town 'n' Country

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Woodbridge Care Center And RehabTampa, FL0.7 mi3 of 5120(813) 341-5600
Carrollwood Care CenterTampa, FL4.4 mi3 of 5120(813) 960-1969
Aviata At The BayTampa, FL5.6 mi1 of 5150(813) 876-5141
Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Of TampaTampa, FL5.7 mi1 of 5174(813) 872-2771
Aviata At OldsmarOldsmar, FL6.2 mi1 of 5120(813) 855-4661
Aviata At The HarborSafety Harbor, FL7.2 mi2 of 5120(727) 726-1181

Hospices serving Town 'n' Country

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of HillsboroTampa, FL6.3 mi(813) 607-2630
Suncoast HospicePalm Harbor, FL10 mi(727) 467-7423
Affinity Care Of Hillsborough LLCTampa, FL11 mi(813) 535-7711
Lifepath HospiceTemple Terrace, FL13 mi(813) 877-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Town 'n' Country. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

  • Keeping a predictable daily routine
  • Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
  • Meals, hydration and medication reminders
  • Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions
Cost

What dementia care costs in Town 'n' Country

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,619 monthly median income of Town 'n' Country households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Town 'n' Country: common questions

What nursing homes are near Town 'n' Country?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Woodbridge Care Center And Rehab in Tampa (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Carrollwood Care Center in Tampa (4.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Aviata At The Bay in Tampa (5.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Town 'n' Country?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,619 monthly median income of Town 'n' Country households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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